WCL302
OS DeploymentApp Deployment Infrastructure Deployment
Operating system deployment
Windows 8.1 Compatibility
One update engine, two user experiences
new One update engine, two user experiences UPDATE ENGINE CONSUMER 8.1 UPDATE Windows Pro.ESD STORE UX CLIENT UX Windows.WIM CONFIG MGR /AUTO ENTERPRISE 8.1 UPDATE improvements
Update vs. Refresh: Your choice from Windows 8 Capture data and settings Remove existing OS Install new OS image Install apps Restore data and settings Capture data settings, and apps Remove existing OS Install new OS image Restore data, settings, and apps
What about the deployment tools?
What’s new in the ADK?
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface Improves start-up performance and pre-boot security Requires changes to the deployment process, needs Windows 8 logo-certified hardware with UEFI for full benefits UEFI does not support x86 Oses on x64 computers Tablets New deployment challenges due to device characteristics (e.g. no wired networking, no keyboard, no mouse) InstantGo (connected standby) is a key feature, but requires careful attention to drivers used Windows To Go Great solution for many scenarios, enabling existing computers to run Windows 8.1 from a USB key Improved in Windows 8.1 in regards to the Windows Store Key changes carried forward from Windows 8
App deployment
Provisioning Installation
Application updates
Infrastructure deployment
Management tools
Windows Server Infrastructure
Network Infrastructure
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